Executive Vice President, International
β πππππππGlobal leader in employee recognition experience software and services.β πππππ~$200M P&L7 facilities in Europe, APAC, and IMEA5 reports / 300 employeesServed as a critical member of the executive leadership team in shaping the companyβs strategic direction, developing and driving growth/expansion strategies, and delivering against aggressive performance targets. Directed all operations outside North America, managing P&L, international business development, sales, marketing, finance, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.β πππππππ πππππππβ Transformed a modest exports business into a profitable global enterprise, driving annual revenue from ~$5M to ~$200M ($10M annual profit). Increased International Division revenue contribution to overall company revenue from 4% to 20%+.β Led profitable 15% YoY growth in all international markets. Operationalized the vision for the international business, determining product direction, geographic/market segment targets, and acquisition/partnership strategies.β Steered OC Tanner Europe in continuing to deliver rapid growth with sales to large multinational companies, such as Novartis, HSBC, Dow Chemical, and Stellantis/Fiat/Chrysler.β Expanded IMEA and APAC sales into UAE, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines and Thailand, and drove LATAM efforts focused on Brazil and Argentina.β Explored opportunities in Japan and other key APAC geographies, resulting in sales to high-profile businesses Majid Al Futtaim and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Middle East.β Grew exports business 4X, from ~$5M and 120 countries to ~$20M and 162 countries.β Positioned company to be recognized multiple times as one of Fortuneβs 100 Best Places to Work.